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Ph.D. - Large Scale User Experiments with Recommender Systems 100 %
Start of employment 01.02.2025, temporary
The Dynamic and Distributed Information Systems Group at the University of Zurich, Department of Informatics,
investigates the foundations and technical means for building systems that dynamically adapt to changes in the
environment or in their goals and/or require the collaboration of many human or computational actors to achieve their
goals.
Your responsibilities
The Dynamic and Distributed Information Systems Group at the University of Zurich, Department of Informatics is
looking for motivated applicants, who are interested in investigating how recommender systems can adhere to normative
and beyond-accuracy objectives, as well as be made explainable, fair, and/or trustworthy.
In the tradition of our research group to explore both the technical and behavioral dimension of computer science, we
are seeking interested Ph.D. students to investigate the traditional computer science approach of how normative and
responsible recommender systems can be built, as well as running large-scale behavioral studies in online environments
to measure the impact of such recommender systems on user behaviour.
Your profile
The position is available for candidates interested in these topics, who have a MSc in Computer Science or a related
discipline (or will be receiving it shortly), as well as a passion for discovering new things. Experience in areas of
recommender systems, artificial intelligence, and/or behavioral analyses such as experiments with human subjects or
surveys are considered a plus but are not strictly necessary.
We offer:
- A first-class experimental recommender systems research infrastructure with a proven track-record of multiple
premier outlet publications
- A highly exciting, timely, and societally important as well as meaningful research topic
- A diverse and multi-disciplinary research group of highly motivated colleagues who are passionate about topics at
the intersection of computer science, AI, and social science
- Strong support for your professional/career development
- Attractive work environment both within the research group and beyond: the University of Zurich is one of
Switzerland's leading universities in the middle of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that regularly ranks as one of the
cities with the highest quality of life in the world
- Generous support for professional travel and research needs
What we offer
Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. More
What we offer
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
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- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
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Location
Department of Informatics
Binzmühlestrasse 14, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
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University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
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Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More
Ph.D. - Large Scale User Experiments with Recommender Systems 100 %
Start of employment 01.02.2025, temporary
The Dynamic and Distributed Information Systems Group at the University of Zurich, Department of Informatics,
investigates the foundations and technical means for building systems that dynamically adapt to changes in the
environment or in their goals and/or require the collaboration of many human or computational actors to achieve their
goals.
Your responsibilities
The Dynamic and Distributed Information Systems Group at the University of Zurich, Department of Informatics is
looking for motivated applicants, who are interested in investigating how recommender systems can adhere to normative
and beyond-accuracy objectives, as well as be made explainable, fair, and/or trustworthy.
In the tradition of our research group to explore both the technical and behavioral dimension of computer science, we
are seeking interested Ph.D. students to investigate the traditional computer science approach of how normative and
responsible recommender systems can be built, as well as running large-scale behavioral studies in online environments
to measure the impact of such recommender systems on user behaviour.
Your profile
The position is available for candidates interested in these topics, who have a MSc in Computer Science or a related
discipline (or will be receiving it shortly), as well as a passion for discovering new things. Experience in areas of
recommender systems, artificial intelligence, and/or behavioral analyses such as experiments with human subjects or
surveys are considered a plus but are not strictly necessary.
We offer:
- A first-class experimental recommender systems research infrastructure with a proven track-record of multiple
premier outlet publications
- A highly exciting, timely, and societally important as well as meaningful research topic
- A diverse and multi-disciplinary research group of highly motivated colleagues who are passionate about topics at
the intersection of computer science, AI, and social science
- Strong support for your professional/career development
- Attractive work environment both within the research group and beyond: the University of Zurich is one of
Switzerland's leading universities in the middle of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that regularly ranks as one of the
cities with the highest quality of life in the world
- Generous support for professional travel and research needs
What we offer
Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. More
What we offer
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
Location
Department of Informatics
Binzmühlestrasse 14, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Oana Inel Contact Form
Contact question to: Oana Inel
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *I accept the privacy policySend Thank you for your message. We will get
back to you shortly. Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More